He was born on May 4, 1936 in Dunkirk, the son of Ivan Earl and Ada (Evers) Pace.

Mr. Pace had worked for the Ben Ziegler Metal Fabricators for several years. He also had worked with his brother and father as a mechanic in their repair service and also other various positions through out the area. Ralph enjoyed fishing, socializing, playing cards, riding his bicycle all over town and listening to country music on his radio. It was said that he could be stubborn if he was being asked to participate in something he didn't feel comfortable with.

He is survived by one son, David Pace (wife, Dianna), Muncie; seven grandchildren, Miley Pace, Casey, Haley, Lacey and Stacy Bicknell, Kiara Hill, Brenda Cole and Chrystal Blankenship (husband, Robert), all of Muncie; three great-grandchildren, Serenity, Brooklynn and Makenzie Blankenship, all of Muncie; several nieces , nephews and friends.

He is preceded in death by two previous spouses, Alice Pace and Mildred (Keihn) Jones Pace; his parents; one brother, Harold Leroy Pace; two sisters, Catherine Blythe and Marjorie Broadwater.

Funeral services are 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2015 at the Parson Mortuary with Pastor Kenneth Dotson officiating. Burial will follow at the Elm Ridge Memorial Park Cemetery in Muncie.

Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2015 at the Parson Mortuary.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association 50 E. 91st STE 100 Indianapolis, IN 46209-4830.

Online condolences may be made to the family in care of www.parsonmortury.com.